The royal is one of the few people in the world permitted to wear white during an audience with the Pope

"They were in a private box having the time of their lives," a journalist said of the princesses

The daughters of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have often spoken of their close relationship

Princess Leonor, eldest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, joined her parents to officially welcome the Pope to Spain

The Spanish Queen, 53, is one of the very few royals permitted to wear white when meeting with the Pope

Before she was a royal, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano forged a career as a television journalist reporting on major international events

The couple, who today celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary, were joined by a host of royals at the event, including Queen Rania of Jordan and Prince Charles

The fashion-forward royal channelled the same style that made her internationally renowned as one of the world's most glamorous princesses

The Spanish Queen is one of the very few royals permitted to wear white when meeting with the Pope at the Vatican

The Spanish royal paired the neutral pumps with a teal Paul Smith suit.

The black pair added a familiar finish to her knit-and-trouser look for the Creaempresa 2026 award stop.

The royal is known to support Spanish brands.

She wore the black pumps with a navy skirt suit and matching handbag at the Congress of Deputies in Madrid.

The Spanish royal has long advocated for embracing her sophisticated silver locks, joining the likes of Princess Caroline of Monaco and actress Andie MacDowell